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2010 Africa Cup of Nations Group B

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Group B was one of four groups of national teams competing at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations. The group's first round of matches began on January 11 and its last matches were played on January 19. Most matches were played at the Estádio Chimandela in Cabinda and featured Ivory Coast, joined by Ghana and Burkina Faso. Togo pulled out before the opening game because of the attack on their team bus.

Standings

Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
 Ivory Coast 2 1 1 0 3 1 +2 4
 Ghana 2 1 0 1 2 3 −1 3
 Burkina Faso 2 0 1 1 0 1 −1 1
 Togo (W) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0[a]
Source: [citation needed]
(W) Withdrew, officially disqualified
Notes:
  1. ^ Togo were disqualified from the tournament after missing their opening game against Ghana.[1] Group B became a three-team group.

Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso

Ivory Coast 0–0 Burkina Faso
Report

Ivory Coast vs Ghana

Ivory Coast 3–1 Ghana
Gervinho 23'
Tiéné 66'
Drogba 90'
Report Gyan 90+3' (pen.)

Burkina Faso vs Ghana

Burkina Faso 0–1 Ghana
Report A. Ayew 30'

References

  1. ^ Togo officially disqualified from Africa Cup of Nations, 11 January 2010, www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved on 11 January 2010.